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A review by odd_eye
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Honestly, I don't read memoirs and I don't think I've read one in over a decade. Picked this up because I grew up as and have remained a fan of Britney.
Imagine you ask someone, "What was your life like?" and they just started talking to you for 3 or 4 hours straight, that's how this book reads. I wouldn't say it's great or profound writing but that's not what she's known for so it didn't bother me. There are a few gems where she shares her personal thoughts on certain tours or albums or songs, but I'd say (especially if you're a fan) you don't come out of this knowing much more about her life or career than before. Her description of what it was like under the conservatorship was painful and probably the "meatiest" (sorry I can't think of another word) part of the book. I think Britney just needed to be able to tell her own story on her own terms and that's what this book is.
Imagine you ask someone, "What was your life like?" and they just started talking to you for 3 or 4 hours straight, that's how this book reads. I wouldn't say it's great or profound writing but that's not what she's known for so it didn't bother me. There are a few gems where she shares her personal thoughts on certain tours or albums or songs, but I'd say (especially if you're a fan) you don't come out of this knowing much more about her life or career than before. Her description of what it was like under the conservatorship was painful and probably the "meatiest" (sorry I can't think of another word) part of the book. I think Britney just needed to be able to tell her own story on her own terms and that's what this book is.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Abortion